01-22-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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Response: This question does not apply for this variance application. 8. The special conditions applying to the structure or land in question are peculiar to such property or immediately adjoining property. Response: Given the unique land cover of the property and the roof structure and orientation of the home, no other location on the property would allow for the best access to sunlight. This location of the proposed ground-mounted solar array has the most access to sunlight. 9. The conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located. Response: This is a case by case issue. Some homes may have access to sunlight on their roofs while others will be similar to this property, where trees and shade prohibit access to sunlight. 10. The granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant. Response: One of the goals of the Orono's 2030 Comprehensive Plan is "private stewardship of land and resources is preferable to inflexible public control". If granted, the proposed ground-mounted solar array would allow for the Ferril's to have direct control of their land and resources. 11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. Response: The proposed variance is in accordance with maintaining the health, safety, comfort, morals that are the intent of the zoning code. 12. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable difficulty. Response: Granting this variance does not serve as a convenience to the applicant. This variance is necessary because this location has the best access to direct sunlight on the property. Any other location would have less direct access to sunlight.